REFRIGERATOR CARE
Cleaning
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Use nonflammable cleaner.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically. However, clean both sections about once a month to prevent odors from building up. Wipe up spills immediately.
Cleaning your refrigerator
NOTE: Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners such as window sprays, scouring cleansers, flammable fluids, cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum products on plastic parts, interior and door liners or gaskets. Do not use paper towels, scouring pads, or other harsh cleaning tools.
1.Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2.Hand wash, rinse, and dry removable parts and interior surfaces thoroughly. Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water.
3.Wash stainless steel and painted metal exteriors with a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water.
4.There is no need for routine condenser cleaning in normal home operating environments. If the environment is particularly greasy or dusty, or there is significant pet traffic in the home, the condenser should be cleaned every two to three months to ensure maximum efficiency.
If you need to clean the condenser:
■Remove the base grille.
■Use a vacuum with a soft brush to clean the grille, the open areas behind the grille and the front surface area of the condenser.
■Replace the base grille when finished.
5.Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
Changing the Light Bulbs
NOTE: Not all bulbs will fit your refrigerator. Be sure to replace the bulb with one of the same size, shape, and wattage.
1.Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2.Remove the bulb from behind the control panel in the refrigerator or from behind the light shield in the freezer (on some models). Replace it with a bulb of the same wattage.
3.Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call.
The refrigerator isn’t cooling
■Are the temperature controls set at the
NOTE: Adjusting the controls to coldest setting will not cool either compartment more quickly.
Temperature is too warm
Check the following:
■Are the air vents blocked in either compartment?
■Are the door(s) opened often?
■Has a large amount of food just been added to the refrigerator or freezer?
■Are the controls set correctly for the surrounding conditions?
The motor seems to run too much
Check the following:
■Is the room temperature hotter than normal?
■Has a large amount of food just been added to the refrigerator?
■Are the doors opened often?
■Are the doors not closed completely?
■Are the condenser coils dirty?
NOTE: Your new refrigerator will run longer than your old one due to its
There is interior moisture buildup
Check the following:
■Are the air vents blocked in the refrigerator?
■Are the door(s) opened often?
■Is the room humid?
■Are the controls set correctly for the surrounding conditions?
■Was a
The doors will not close completely
Check the following:
■Are food packages blocking the door open?
■Is the ice bin or ice bucket out of position?
■Were the doors removed during product installation and not properly replaced?
The doors are difficult to open
■Are the gaskets dirty or sticky? Clean gaskets with mild soap and warm water.
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